GRAVITY AND ORBITS – PHYSICS SIMULATION
ACTIVITY OVERVIEW:
Explore gravitational forces and orbital motion. Students investigate how gravity affects planetary motion, satellites, and the relationship between mass and orbit.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
• Understand gravitational forces
• Analyze orbital mechanics
• Apply gravity concepts to motion
STANDARDS ALIGNMENT:
• TX TEKS Science 3.6.C – Gravity concepts
• NGSS – Space Systems
SKILLS DEVELOPED:
Gravity Concepts, Orbital Physics, Scientific Modeling, Space Science Understanding
GRADE LEVELS: 3rd-12th Grade
ACTIVITY TYPE: Simulation